Man United Want to Hijack Chelsea’s Move to Sign Serie A Star – Report

Manchester United are reportedly assessing options for a new first-choice goalkeeper, despite recently signing Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp. According to a talkSPORT report, manager Ruben Amorim is pushing for a more experienced option, as current goalkeeper Altay Bayindir has started all of United's opening five Premier League matches, while Lammens has yet to feature.

AC Milan's Mike Maignan has emerged as a leading candidate for the role, with the report highlighting that Chelsea are also in the race for the France international. Chelsea had previously made a £25 million bid for Maignan in the summer, indicating potential competition between the clubs. Maignan is regarded as one of Europe's elite goalkeepers and would represent a major signing for any Premier League side.

United's interest in Maignan suggests a prioritization of short-term security over long-term potential, which could have implications for Lammens. Lammens was signed for £18.2 million but is already behind Bayindir in the pecking order, and further reinforcements might undermine his position at the club.

The pursuit of an elite goalkeeper like Maignan reflects Amorim's high standards as he seeks to bolster United's defense and signal intent to domestic and European rivals. This move could define United's trajectory under Amorim and ignite fierce competition with Chelsea, who are also reshaping their squad.